So we went to the swanky party. The evening started with a bang as we watched the public firework party just outside the hotel at 8pm. The buffet was fantastic with everything from Swiss rosti and pasta, to paneer curry, thai noodles, mixed grill, tandoori chicken and wok-fried seafood. mmMMMMMmmmm. The puddings were also something else as they all came in tiny pots so you could have 5 puddings and then go back for more - we were in heaven!
The salsa dancing never happened, and the party games were non-existent. The "unlimited drinks" turned out to be unlimited beer and spirits but you had to buy the mixers at vastly inflated prices, but we didn't care: it was lovely to have a G&T after all this time (is it only 5 weeks?).
Finally we were allowed upstairs to gatecrash the party upstairs so got to do a bit of dancing and another great firework show right above our heads, above the fabulous palm tree lights.
All in all a really fun night. It was sad not to be with family and friends but we thought of you all. Our phone doesn't seem to work here so apologies for not sending or replying to texts if you've sent one.
Heading off to Chennai on 3rd January and by all accounts we should brace ourselves as we've been told by everyone that it is a mental place...hold onto your hat!
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